Wright Brothers Wilbur Orville Aviation History Postcard J.L. Austen Co.-image
Wright Brothers Wilbur Orville Aviation History Postcard J.L. Austen Co.-image

Wright Brothers Wilbur Orville Aviation History Postcard J.L. Austen Co.

$ 5.27

Unit Quantity: 1 Era: Undivided Back (c.1901-1907) brand: J.L. Austen Co. Brand/Publisher: J.L. Austen Co. Features: Divided Back Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Featured Person: Wright Brothers Country: United States Unit of Sale: Single Unit Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 City: Chicago Year Manufactured: 1907 Signed: No Unit Type: Unit Postage Condition: Unposted Country of Origin: United States Subject: Aviation Number of Items in Set: 1 Region: Illinois Type: Printed (Lithograph)

Description

Wright Brothers Wilbur Orville Aviation History Postcard J.L. Austen Co.. Discover a fascinating piece of aviation history with this vintage postcard celebrating the pioneering achievements of the Wright Brothers, Wilbur and Orville. The front features a striking portrait of the legendary aviators, framed by symbolic illustrations including an anvil, a majestic bridge, and scientific instruments. Below the central image, a steam train, a classic biplane reminiscent of the Wright Flyer, and a grand steamship further emphasize the era's advancements in transportation and engineering. This early 20th-century collectible, published by J.L. Austen Co. of Chicago and copyrighted by C.L. Schlechter, offers a unique glimpse into the public's fascination with the dawn of flight. The card's reverse provides biographical details about Orville and Wilbur, highlighting their birthplaces, their invention of heavier-than-air flying machines, and their numerous accolades in air-flying contests. This intricately designed postcard is a must-have for enthusiasts of aviation history, early 20th-century ephemera, and those who appreciate the legacy of innovation.

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